the Center Code of Conduct

 Code of Conduct

At the Center, we place high importance on qualities such as honesty, integrity, transparency, confidentiality, consistency, fairness, and courtesy.  We want to be advocates for the animal rescue field.  

The Center will make every effort to be fair, polite, and professional with other rescue groups and organizations with which we interact. We will respect existing rules treating others courtesy and compassion. Below are our guidelines of conduct for joining the Center.

Service

  • We base all our interactions on the foundation of “how can I help?” 

Collaboration

  • In order to carry out our mission we work together to achieve what might not be possible alone.
  • We aspire to bring a collaborative spirit and strategy to all that we do, learning from others and sharing what others can learn from us.
  • We believe that our behavior and our actions need to reflect positively on the organization. 

Communication

  • We believe in clear, intentional, and effective communication and feedback.
  • We believe in being honest, transparent, and open in our communications.
  • We respect the confidentiality of any information or opinions that are shared in confidence. 
  • We seek and provide honest feedback in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
  • We value and promote the reputation of the Center.

Respect:

  • We honor the integrity and worth of each person by respecting and valuing all individuals for their diverse experiences, styles, and ideas, thus empowering each person to do and be their best.
  • We act honestly, truthfully, and with integrity in all of our transactions and dealings.
  • We build enduring relationships based on respect, responsiveness, and trust.
  • We treat others as we want to be treated.
  • We steward the Center’s physical and financial resources with care.

Accountability 

  • We each take responsibility for our work and for our commitment to collaboration.
  • We are accountable for our actions, our attitude and our results; we learn from our mistakes.
  • We are committed to helping achieve the success and well-being of our colleagues and the organization.
  • We work hard for continuous improvement, increasing our knowledge and experience.
  • We value work-life balance and embrace growth and development.
  • We value doing all of the above within a positive, energizing, and fun atmosphere.